Markets are up this morning as oil prices rally to their highest level since November.
But oil isn't the only thing moving the Dow Jones Industrial Average today.
Here's everything you need to know before markets open this morning...
The market is moving up nicely today, with the S&P 500 running on two-month highs toward 2,100. But investors are playing a special kind of Whack-a-Mole, only with the U.S. Federal Reserve Board instead of those cute little plastic guys you see on the boardwalk.
Of course the preeminent question is whether the Fed will raise interest rates soon. But either way, the U.S. energy sector, already under pressure, is about to feel a whole lot more of it – no matter when the Fed raises rates, or how many times it raises them in 2016.
In fact, no matter how you slice it, a wide swath of American oil and natural gas producers are going to catch it in the neck; bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions, and of course asset sales (one step ahead of the sheriff) will be the order of the day.
Penny stocks to buy 2016: Let's take a look at how to find them.
Here are some factors to consider when penny stock investing this year.
Also, a look at some penny stock picks in the energy industry...
by David Zeiler
A new Bitcoin price prediction from an entrepreneur with a knack for making accurate calls on the digital currency sees Bitcoin going much higher over the next two years.
This is the third time in three years that Gyft founder Vinny Lingham has made a Bitcoin price prediction, and he was spot-on with the first two.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today (Wednesday) continued its rally as news broke that a Greek debt deal was struck. Rising oil prices also helped fuel the Dow's rise…
But that's not all - here's what you need to know about the biggest stock market news today...
What's the forecast for silver prices in 2016?
We have it right here.
Find out all you need to know about silver in 2016 and how to play it...
Donald Trump is expected to take on OPEC tomorrow in a much-anticipated energy policy speech.
He'll also likely touch on climate control and global warming...
The best stocks to buy 2016 include some popular names and some you've never heard of – but we found them for you.
Here we profile two of the best stocks to buy now. One is a big-cap stock that has amazing potential for growth. The other is going to surge on a unique spending catalyst this year.
by Diane Alter
A new downright miserable Twitter stock price prediction issued late Tuesday confirms Money Morning's longtime bearish stance on the microblogging platform.
We have been and we continue to avoid the stock.
by Alex McGuire
The WTI crude oil price just hit a seven-month high of $49.40.
Despite the recent rally, investors should actually be keeping an eye on a lower oil price.
That's because this price floor will be the real source of oil profits in 2016...
